Apprentice Network Cable Engineer - Portsmouth – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our IT Services team. Here you will learn from the industry’s best, working on everything from military projects to hospitals, new installations and enhancements to existing building infrastructure. No two projects are ever the same.

Wage: £17,000 a year
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Training course: Network cable installer (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, working hours are 7am to 5pm, shift dependent on the project.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 27 August
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Read and understand layout drawings.
Complete survey activities and produce schedule of works.
Use small hand tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers etc.
Operate electrical tools such as combi drills, impact drivers etc.
Install the cable management systems needed for securing cables safely to the fabric of the building, such as box trunking, conduit, cable tray and cable basket.
Complete fire stopping using industry leading products
Install communication cabling (e.g., fibre optic cables, Copper data communication cables (such as Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and cat7)), POTS, fire alarms, emergency alarm systems.
Pull, Lay, lace, label and terminate cables correctly
Inspect, test and commission completed installations using the latest communication cable test equipment
Diagnose and rectify faults on a range of communication circuits and equipment
Test, and fault-finding methodologies on existing network links.
Define circuit boundaries and responsibilities

Where you’ll work

HMNB Portsmouth

1/150 Murray

Portsmouth

PO1 3NH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CNET TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Network cable installer (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Install copper cabling components for Local Area Networking (LAN). Carry out maintenance tasks on copper cable networks. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
Install fibre optic cabling components for Local Area Networking LAN and Wide Area Network WAN infrastructure. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
Conduct testing on copper cabling in accordance with equipment manufacturer's procedures, compliant to industry standards, interpret results and rectify failures.
Carry out testing of fibre optic cabling using an optical loss test set, Tier 1 and fibre inspection tool in accordance with equipment manufacturer’s procedures, and compliant to industry standards.
Analyse copper and fibre test results and provides certification to the customer.
Prepare, constructs and installs telecommunications equipment cabinets, either pre-built or from flat-pack. Arrange and install fixtures and fittings for the intended use. Selects network equipment components for installation into cabinets, differentiating between switches and routers.
Work at height in a safe manner.
Work in confined spaces by implementing health and safety procedures, using and maintaining personal protective equipment.
Apply health and safety working practices to keep themselves and others safe.
Analyse plans, make decisions about equipment types and quantity, and predict time frames.
Assess the requirements for cable containment by type and size to build a pathway suitable for routing data cables. Install containment systems, using tools and methods for cutting, shaping and mounting tray, basket trunking and conduit.
Install end-point equipment using fixings and media.
Interpret the customer statement of requirements to determine the quantity and quality of components to be used in the cable network.
Quantify equipment requirements and timelines for tasks to be carried out.
Communicate with key stakeholders in the customer's organisation including the customer, the construction design and management CDM co-ordinator, the project manager and the information technology IT security officer.
Maintain cyber security, applying processes and procedures aimed at protecting data confidentiality.
Install copper cabling components for Local Area Networking (LAN). Carry out maintenance tasks on copper cable networks. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
Install fibre optic cabling components for Local Area Networking LAN and Wide Area Network WAN infrastructure. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
Conduct testing on copper cabling in accordance with equipment manufacturer's procedures, compliant to industry standards, interpret results and rectify failures.
Carry out testing of fibre optic cabling using an optical loss test set, Tier 1 and fibre inspection tool in accordance with equipment manufacturer’s procedures, and compliant to industry standards.
Analyse copper and fibre test results and provides certification to the customer.
Prepare, constructs and installs telecommunications equipment cabinets, either pre-built or from flat-pack. Arrange and install fixtures and fittings for the intended use. Selects network equipment components for installation into cabinets, differentiating between switches and routers.
Work at height in a safe manner.
Work in confined spaces by implementing health and safety procedures, using and maintaining personal protective equipment.
Apply health and safety working practices to keep themselves and others safe.
Analyse plans, make decisions about equipment types and quantity, and predict time frames.
Assess the requirements for cable containment by type and size to build a pathway suitable for routing data cables. Install containment systems, using tools and methods for cutting, shaping and mounting tray, basket trunking and conduit.
Install end-point equipment using fixings and media.
Interpret the customer statement of requirements to determine the quantity and quality of components to be used in the cable network.
Quantify equipment requirements and timelines for tasks to be carried out.
Communicate with key stakeholders in the customer's organisation including the customer, the construction design and management CDM co-ordinator, the project manager and the information technology IT security officer.
Maintain cyber security, applying processes and procedures aimed at protecting data confidentiality.

Your training plan

You will train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country
Level 3 - Network Cable Installer apprenticeship standard
Block release at a college - travel and accommodation will be provided
A comprehensive 3 year training programme to support additional training is in place
You will regularly attend in house training and development as part of the programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Other Subjects (grade C/4 or above)
Other Subjects (grade C/4 or above)
Science based subject (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Excellent timekeeping
Are keen to learn
Safety Conscious

Other requirements

- Work indoors, outdoors and occasionally at height - Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary Enhanced security clearance is required for this role.

About this company

NG Bailey is the UK's leading independent engineering and services business. Our vision is ‘to be the best – creating exceptional environments for present and future generations’. We work across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, and our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects. Our company has two divisions, Engineering and Services, which together we bring buildings and infrastructure to life.

https://www.ngbailey.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified there is the potential of a permanent position within the company. If you successful there are many opportunities to advance your career.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CNET TRAINING LIMITED

apprenticeships@ngbailey.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297238.

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Closes in 17 days (Sunday 23 February)

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